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Washboard Sam
12,368 listeners
Robert Brown (b 15 July 1910, Walnut Ridge, Arkansas – d 6 November 1966, Chicago), known professionally as Washboard Sam, was an American … read moreRobert Brown (b 15 July 1910, Walnut Ridge, Arkansas – d 6 November 1966, Chicago), known professionally as Washboard Sam, was an American blues singer and musician. Reputedly the half-brother of Big Bill Broonzy, Brown moved to Memphis … read moreRobert Brown (b 15 July 1910, Walnut Ridge, Arkansas – d 6 November 1966, Chicago), known professionally as Washboard Sam, was an American blues singer and musician. Reputedly the half-brother of Big Bill Broonzy, Brown moved to Memphis in the 1920s, performing as a street musician with Sleepy Jo… read more -
Joe Liggins & The Honeydrippers
4,760 listeners
Pianist Joe Liggins and his band, the Honeydrippers, tore up the R&B charts during the late '40s and early '50s with their po… read morePianist Joe Liggins and his band, the Honeydrippers, tore up the R&B charts during the late '40s and early '50s with their polished brand of polite R&B. Liggins scored massive hits with "The Honeydripper" in 1… read morePianist Joe Liggins and his band, the Honeydrippers, tore up the R&B charts during the late '40s and early '50s with their polished brand of polite R&B. Liggins scored massive hits with "The Honeydripper" in 1945 and "Pink Champagne" five years later, posting… read more -
Valaida Snow
10,309 listeners
Valaida Snow (born June 2, 1904, Chattanooga, Tennessee; died May 30, 1956, New York City) was an African American jazz musician and entert… read moreValaida Snow (born June 2, 1904, Chattanooga, Tennessee; died May 30, 1956, New York City) was an African American jazz musician and entertainer. Raised in Cleveland City, Tennessee by a family devoted to music, she learned to play cello… read moreValaida Snow (born June 2, 1904, Chattanooga, Tennessee; died May 30, 1956, New York City) was an African American jazz musician and entertainer. Raised in Cleveland City, Tennessee by a family devoted to music, she learned to play cello, bass, banjo, violin, mandolin, harp, accordion, clarinet, … read more -
Cow Cow Davenport
6,778 listeners
Charles Edward "Cow Cow" Davenport (Anniston, Alabama, April 26, 1894 - December 3, 1955, Cleveland, Ohio) was an American ragtim… read moreCharles Edward "Cow Cow" Davenport (Anniston, Alabama, April 26, 1894 - December 3, 1955, Cleveland, Ohio) was an American ragtime and boogie woogie piano player, he also sang and played organ. Davenport started playing the pia… read moreCharles Edward "Cow Cow" Davenport (Anniston, Alabama, April 26, 1894 - December 3, 1955, Cleveland, Ohio) was an American ragtime and boogie woogie piano player, he also sang and played organ. Davenport started playing the piano at age 12. His mother, Queen, was a pianist at the local … read more -
Freddy Martin & His Orchestra
9,519 listeners
Frederick Alfred (Freddy) Martin (December 9, 1906 – September 30, 1983) was an American bandleader and tenor saxophonist. Freddy Martin wa… read moreFrederick Alfred (Freddy) Martin (December 9, 1906 – September 30, 1983) was an American bandleader and tenor saxophonist. Freddy Martin was nicknamed "Mr. Silvertone" by saxophonist Johnny Hodges. Chu Berry named Freddy Martin… read moreFrederick Alfred (Freddy) Martin (December 9, 1906 – September 30, 1983) was an American bandleader and tenor saxophonist. Freddy Martin was nicknamed "Mr. Silvertone" by saxophonist Johnny Hodges. Chu Berry named Freddy Martin his favorite saxophonist. He has also been idolized by many… read more -
The Dorsey Brothers
5,727 listeners
The Dorsey Brothers consisted of a studio group fronted by musicians Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey. They started recording under their name in 192… read moreThe Dorsey Brothers consisted of a studio group fronted by musicians Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey. They started recording under their name in 1928 with a series of studio recordings for the OKeh label (they had come to New York in the mid-1920… read moreThe Dorsey Brothers consisted of a studio group fronted by musicians Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey. They started recording under their name in 1928 with a series of studio recordings for the OKeh label (they had come to New York in the mid-1920s and were among the most sought-after musicians). Always ju… read more -
Naomi & Her Handsome Devils
5,960 listeners
Naomi & Her Handsome Devils is a 7 piece classic jazz band playing music that swings. The band members were hand picked from the top t… read moreNaomi & Her Handsome Devils is a 7 piece classic jazz band playing music that swings. The band members were hand picked from the top talent in the traditional jazz scenes of New York and Chicago, with vocalist and bandleader Naomi r… read moreNaomi & Her Handsome Devils is a 7 piece classic jazz band playing music that swings. The band members were hand picked from the top talent in the traditional jazz scenes of New York and Chicago, with vocalist and bandleader Naomi residing in Minneapolis. Their popularity on the global swin… read more -
Walter Brown
3,292 listeners
Walter Brown (August 1917 – June 1956) was a blues shouter who sang with Jay McShann's band in the 1940s and co-wrote their biggest hi… read moreWalter Brown (August 1917 – June 1956) was a blues shouter who sang with Jay McShann's band in the 1940s and co-wrote their biggest hit, "Confessin' The Blues". Born in Dallas, Texas, he joined McShann's orchestr… read moreWalter Brown (August 1917 – June 1956) was a blues shouter who sang with Jay McShann's band in the 1940s and co-wrote their biggest hit, "Confessin' The Blues". Born in Dallas, Texas, he joined McShann's orchestra, which also included saxophonist Charlie Parker, in 1941. … read more -
Jerry McCain
8,462 listeners
JERRY "Boogie" McCAIN (1930.06.19/Gadsden, AL – 2012.03.28) claimed to be the greatest post war harp player alive in 2012. Born … read moreJERRY "Boogie" McCAIN (1930.06.19/Gadsden, AL – 2012.03.28) claimed to be the greatest post war harp player alive in 2012. Born in 1930 in Gadsden, Alabama, Jerry began playing his harp and singing along with jukebox records a… read moreJERRY "Boogie" McCAIN (1930.06.19/Gadsden, AL – 2012.03.28) claimed to be the greatest post war harp player alive in 2012. Born in 1930 in Gadsden, Alabama, Jerry began playing his harp and singing along with jukebox records at his fathers barbecue stand, the Green Front Cafe. McCain b… read more